Well, of course, I am American first and foremost. But I am also a chick. And I admire any chick who can hit the half-pipe as hard and fast as #Australian #snowboarder Torah Bright did last night. Love her tricks, her style and...Well, of course, I am American first and foremost. But I am also a chick. And I admire any chick who can hit the half-pipe as hard and fast as #Australian #snowboarder Torah Bright did last night. Love her tricks, her style and her smile ! She earned that gold, straight up.

In case you haven't heard: the Games have begun ! And Team USA has already started raking in the #gold (Kudos to moguls maven Hannah Kearney!) Catch the sound and the spirit with this one-of-a-kind, made in the USA soundtrack . ....In case you haven't heard: the Games have begun ! And Team USA has already started raking in the #gold (Kudos to moguls maven Hannah Kearney!) Catch the sound and the spirit with this one-of-a-kind, made in the USA soundtrack . . .

All the stars will be out tonight in Vancouver . . . who will take home bronze, silver or gold is yet to be seen, but one thing is certain: there will be sweat, blood, tears and triumph in every venue, sport and competition.

I know, I know. These mini kicks will only fit for a split second . . . but they will offer plenty of priceless photo ops while they last. And, you never know, they could be the first shoes of a future athletic champion. Go ahe...I know, I know. These mini kicks will only fit for a split second . . . but they will offer plenty of priceless photo ops while they last. And, you never know, they could be the first shoes of a future athletic champion. Go ahead; go for the gold.

The excitement is building faster than the temperature is rising. Less than 12 hours (Eastern Time) until the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Game coverage begins. The city of #Vancouver; the province of British Columbia; the coun...The excitement is building faster than the temperature is rising. Less than 12 hours (Eastern Time) until the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Game coverage begins. The city of #Vancouver; the province of British Columbia; the country of #Canada. The place to watch 24/7 for the next 17 days.

Wondering what to do with all that snow in your front yard ? Or just looking for a smartly designed and affordably priced sled ? Even if you never ever go anywhere near the white stuff, this polyethylene plastic beauty may just ...Wondering what to do with all that snow in your front yard ? Or just looking for a smartly designed and affordably priced sled ? Even if you never ever go anywhere near the white stuff, this polyethylene plastic beauty may just appeal to the minimalist within. ( Pssst: Shipping is free. ) In blue, brown or orange for your year-round household pleasure.

What is so great about Twitter ? Well, you can ask the following members of Team USA yourself: @BodeMillerUSA @smittycurler @AndyNewellskier @tedligety @marcOsullivan @GretchenBleiler @TanithJLB @louievito @JuliaMancus...What is so great about Twitter ? Well, you can ask the following members of Team USA yourself: @BodeMillerUSA @smittycurler @AndyNewellskier @tedligety @marcOsullivan @GretchenBleiler @TanithJLB @louievito @JuliaMancuso AND, last but definitely not least: @ApoloOhno And, yesterday, Julia put a ticket to Friday's Opening Ceremony up for grabs. Need I tweet more ?

A wee bit of dark humor is de rigeur when you attempt death-defying tricks and flips nearly every single day ( per @emilycook - just for one breath-taking example.) It takes even more courage to turn it into #gold . . .

Who has legs of gold ? You for one. Yup, that's right. Just slide on into a pair of lovely lame-shimmered, boa-textured or disco-loud leggings and you will be smack dab in the middle of any stage you cross. (Try it in Vancouve...Who has legs of gold ? You for one. Yup, that's right. Just slide on into a pair of lovely lame-shimmered, boa-textured or disco-loud leggings and you will be smack dab in the middle of any stage you cross. (Try it in Vancouver.)

Trees make the long-distance work of biathletes (a combination of cross-country skiing and sharpshooting) that much more taxing but the scenery absolutely breathtaking. Just ask Haley Johnson, member of Team USA as well as a grap...Trees make the long-distance work of biathletes (a combination of cross-country skiing and sharpshooting) that much more taxing but the scenery absolutely breathtaking. Just ask Haley Johnson, member of Team USA as well as a graphic designer. Three trees for you, Haley !

Not only does this bracelet enable an athlete who has worked long and hard in relative obscurity (like cross-country skier Kikkan Randall or speed skater Katherine Reutter) to set the date of Olympic victory in stone, it also prom...Not only does this bracelet enable an athlete who has worked long and hard in relative obscurity (like cross-country skier Kikkan Randall or speed skater Katherine Reutter) to set the date of Olympic victory in stone, it also promotes the health and wellness of women through its support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Sweet, golden victory made twice as golden and infinitely sweeter.

Mogul of the moguls, Shannon Bahrke, doesn't stop at the end of the course. She just keeps on running - through life and love and business. She is the proud owner of one Olympic silver medal and a business aptly named "Silver Be...Mogul of the moguls, Shannon Bahrke, doesn't stop at the end of the course. She just keeps on running - through life and love and business. She is the proud owner of one Olympic silver medal and a business aptly named "Silver Bean Coffee Company." But silver may not be her signature color after she hits the hills of Vancouver . . .

Reality check: we cannot all be gold medalists. Darn. BUT we can all gain gold-medall rear-end appeal by going the distance in a pair of #Reebok #EasyTones. And sport some #gold while doing it too . . . it may still be winter ...Reality check: we cannot all be gold medalists. Darn. BUT we can all gain gold-medall rear-end appeal by going the distance in a pair of #Reebok #EasyTones. And sport some #gold while doing it too . . . it may still be winter in the Northern Hemisphere but it is never too early to prepare yourself for short shorts, boy shorts and bathing suits.

Not that Hannah Teter needs any accessories to enhance her body - but a good luck charm couldn't hurt ! And this golden chain can be worn bold and bodacious; cool, calm and chillin'; outside; inside; uphill; downhill; or, yes, ev...Not that Hannah Teter needs any accessories to enhance her body - but a good luck charm couldn't hurt ! And this golden chain can be worn bold and bodacious; cool, calm and chillin'; outside; inside; uphill; downhill; or, yes, even in 360 formation.

This is the 21st century, is it not ?! Well, you might be shocked to know that women still do not have an opportunity to compete at the Olympic level in ski jumping. Those extraordinary women willing and able, i.e. Lindsey Van, ...This is the 21st century, is it not ?! Well, you might be shocked to know that women still do not have an opportunity to compete at the Olympic level in ski jumping. Those extraordinary women willing and able, i.e. Lindsey Van, still deserve recognition for the golden moments they surely would otherwise have been able to enjoy. Let's hope that we get to see them flying high in 2014. In the meantime, be assured wonder women: we the people know you rock !

Between his appearances on "Dancing with the Stars, competing in the "Winter X Games" and training for Vancouver, who knows how Louie Vito manages to keep up with his followers on Twitter. But tweet he does. This man deserves th...Between his appearances on "Dancing with the Stars, competing in the "Winter X Games" and training for Vancouver, who knows how Louie Vito manages to keep up with his followers on Twitter. But tweet he does. This man deserves the gold in social media as well as snowboarding.

The USA four-man bobsled team (Steve Holcomb, Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler and Curt Tomasevicz) should have at least one set of these pens on hand. Although Team USA hasn't had much bobsled luck in its recent past, Holcomb's team h...The USA four-man bobsled team (Steve Holcomb, Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler and Curt Tomasevicz) should have at least one set of these pens on hand. Although Team USA hasn't had much bobsled luck in its recent past, Holcomb's team has tremendous promise - not just to medal - but to win.

Converse supplies the heart. All you have to do is fill in the blank. And who do I heart ? Shhh. Don't tell. It's Olympic skier Kris Freeman. Looks like I will be trying a little cross-country skiing this winter . . .

If you have seen the latest commercials, you already know how feature rich the new iPod nano is. FM radio, music mixing, voice memo and video recording are just a few of its latest and far-out features. But my favorite is the bu...If you have seen the latest commercials, you already know how feature rich the new iPod nano is. FM radio, music mixing, voice memo and video recording are just a few of its latest and far-out features. But my favorite is the built-in pedometer, which gives you instant feedback on your running, jogging and walking workouts - and frees you from the receiver portion of the Nike + iPod system. Fitness made infinitely more fun on the run.

I have so many tees, but my long-sleeve adidas is the one I count on in really cold weather. It manages to keep my warm from neck to waist and stay unobtrusive while I do my running thing. And long sleeves have been the one cons...I have so many tees, but my long-sleeve adidas is the one I count on in really cold weather. It manages to keep my warm from neck to waist and stay unobtrusive while I do my running thing. And long sleeves have been the one constant in my workout wardrobe since the cold began back in October.